Elephant English

My name is Bill Lauritzen. My WeChat ID: Lauritzen999

Many free online video English lessons on my Bilibili page!

I am no longer doing online tutoring, or technical editing, or book editing, however, here is some interesting historical data concerning my time teaching at Xiamen University China.

I was invited by a Nobel Prize winner to an international conference.

I have taught at every grade level from Kindergarten to University in 116 different schools.

I have also developed a card game for teaching plural nouns.

I have used traditional playing cards to teach plural pronunciation.

I spent 8 years teaching at Xiamen University in China

I have created a simple model for teaching English. The SRL Model.

I have studied engineering (mechanical, electrical, astronautics, aeronautics) astronomy, science, biology, law, economics, chemistry, physics, mathematics, psychology (bachelor's degree and master's degree), philosophy, political science, history, and anthropology while in college.

I have studying acting, directing, and modeling in Los Angeles and worked in Hollywood. (Although my parents wanted me to become a teacher, which is what I eventually did.)
My mother was a newspaper journalist and editor.

I have won the top award from their college in both Psychology (Outstanding Graduate in Behavioral Sciences) and Philosophy (Outstanding Graduate in Philosophy) when they graduated.

I have taught introductory psychology, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, and cognitive psychology for five years at a Los Angles Community College and at Johns Hopkins University (Center for Talented Youth).

I have taught mathematics for over 10 years and invented a new number system.

I have taught innovative science and mathematics to disadvantaged ethnic minority students in Los Angeles.

I that have won an award from Harvard University as the outstanding third-year student in their high school class.

I have started a WeChat group for their community in China with the purpose of cleaning and also upgrading the community's facilities (new trash bins, night lighting, security cameras, plumbing, etc.). Mr. Peng, shown below, a Xiamen graduate, was my partner in this project, and he did a lot of the work, especially translating and coordinating with the local government.

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I have organized volunteers (from the Xiamen Art College) to help beautify their local community.

I have set several swimming records as part of the (Xiamen English College) faculty swimming team.